Hyundai Sonata (1989 – 1993) vs Pontiac Grand Prix (1990 – 1994): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 129 hp. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. At 4,961 mm, the Pontiac Grand Prix is 280 mm longer than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
1989 – 1993
|
Pontiac
Grand Prix
1990 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1993 | 1990 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 145 hp | 129 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 13.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 159 – 192 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.4 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,188 – 1,280 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

